Key Points
The next round of talks for the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK will start here from Wednesday to resolve remaining issues and conclude the negotiations, an official said..
"The UK and India will continue to negotiate towards a comprehensive and ambitious FTA..
India and the UK launched the talks for an FTA in January 2022 with a view to boost economic ties between the two nations...
There are 26 chapters in the agreement, which include goods, services, investments and intellectual property rights...
The Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from sectors like IT, and healthcare in the UK market, besides market access for several goods at zero customs duties...
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